Cheese Manufacturing — NAICS 311513
Browse federal contract opportunities classified under NAICS code 311513 (Cheese Manufacturing). Find active solicitations on SAM.gov, understand size standards, and discover set-aside opportunities for your business.
About NAICS 311513
Cheese Manufacturing. This industry falls under the Manufacturing sector (NAICS codes beginning with 31).
Federal agencies use NAICS code 311513 when posting contract opportunities on SAM.gov to classify the type of work being solicited. Businesses that operate in the cheese manufacturing space should include this code in their SAM.gov registration and capability statements to ensure they appear in relevant searches.
How to Use NAICS 311513 in Federal Contracting
To compete for federal contracts under NAICS 311513, your business should be registered in SAM.gov with this NAICS code listed in your entity profile. When agencies post solicitations for cheese manufacturing work, they reference this code to determine the applicable small business size standard and any set-aside eligibility.
If you hold certifications such as 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, or WOSB, you may be eligible for set-aside contracts under this NAICS code. These set-asides limit competition to certified small businesses, giving you a significant advantage in winning federal work.
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NAICS 311513 Market Intelligence
Based on 3 years of federal award data from USAspending.gov, the cheese manufacturing market has seen 767 contract awards totaling $1.4B in value. The median contract size is $737K, with approximately 21 new awards per month.
Total Awards (3yr)
767
Total Value
$1.4B
Median Contract
$737K
Competitors
40
Contract value distribution
510 small business awards ($995.8M total value,$797K median)
40 companies compete for NAICS 311513 contracts
See who's winning, their award values, and where you fit in the market
Explore CompetitorsSize Standards
The SBA establishes size standards for each NAICS code to define what qualifies as a "small business" for federal contracting purposes. For NAICS 311513 (Cheese Manufacturing), the size standard is based on either average annual receipts or number of employees, depending on the specific industry. Meeting the size standard for your primary NAICS code is required to qualify for small business set-aside contracts.
Visit the SBA Size Standards Table to find the current threshold for NAICS 311513.
Recent NAICS 311513 Opportunities
View all →The Department of Agriculture is procuring processed cheese for use in domestic food assistance programs. The procurement aims to provide a reliable supply of this product to support various food assistance initiatives. Key requirements include compliance with specific food safety and quality standards.
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